MS Office Suite
Francis Foley
Professional Classroom Teacher & Facilitator of Learning
35 Wilson Drive
Westbrook, ME 04092
USA
Summary
Professional experienced classroom teacher and facilitator of learning with prior history in a non-academic STEM-related industry. Exemplary graduate of Education and History/Humanities Studies. Proficient instructor of real world problem-solving curriculum, inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary unit design, reading-writing workshop, and standards-based assessment practices. A collaborative team player, technologically savvy, and passionate about working with students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Bonny Eagle MSAD#6, Hollis Elementary School
8 2021 - Current
- Grade 5 Math, Literacy, Science, and Social Studies teacher
- Self-designed curriculum prioritizing student engagement and authentic real world connections
- Crafts and instructs general classroom mathematics lessons while maintaining fidelity with Reveal Math district program and learning objectives
- Utilizes reading/writing workshop centers and guided reading groups to provide robust literacy learning
- Instruction designed with student-centered inquiry-based learning experiences
- Successfully builds authentic relationships with students and families
Classroom Teacher
Lake Region Schools, Songo Locks School
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Grade 5 Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing teacher; Grade 4 Math teacher
- Crafted and instructed general classroom mathematics lessons while maintaining fidelity with enVisionmath2.0 district curriculum and learning objectives
- Self-designed curriculum prioritizing student engagement and authentic real world connections
- Instruction designed with student-centered inquiry-based learning experiences
- Successfully built authentic relationships with both students and their families
Substitute Instructor
Southern Maine Community College, Mathematical Literacy (MATH 030)
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Provided middle school level foundational skills to prepare students for college level course work in quantitative reasoning, technical math, and statistics
- Led instruction of the following content:
- Numeracy with an emphasis on estimation and fluency with large numbers
- Evaluating expressions and formulas
- Rates, ratios, and proportions
- Verbal, algebraic and graphical representations of functions
- Interpreted data via graphs and tables
Substitute Teacher & Student Teacher Intern
Portland Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Rowe, Longfellow, and Presumpscot Elementary Schools; Casco Bay High School
- Led literacy workshops based on Reading Pathways and Writing Pathways by Lucy Calkins and the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
- Utilized shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading strategies
- Led math lessons based on the Everyday Mathematics curricular program and the Envision curricular program
- Prioritized social-emotional learning as part of the Second Step curriculum while using The Cafe Book by Gail Bousey and Joan Moser as a guide
- Commended for innovative instructional activities, achieving high levels of student engagement, and consistently calm, yet authoritative behavior management approach
- Participated in student-led parent/teacher conferences and provided regular communication to parents and guardians regarding student progress and in-class activities and achievements
Constituent Services Intern
Office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Constituent Services of Portland
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Daily tasks included answering constituent phone calls, processing constituent mail and e-mail, drafting letters on behalf the Senator and her staff, and reviewing news sources for the Senator's daily briefings
- Assisted on constituent cases including issues pertaining to immigration, veterans, worker benefits/penchants, fraud, and consumer protection
- On behalf of the Senator and the Constituent Office, attended a Chamber of Commerce event and bestowed a congratulatory letter to a local small business
- Attended a U.S. citizenship naturalization ceremony, representing the Senator and the Constituent Services Office, hosted by Bonney Eagle Middle School
Service Assurance Engineer & HSI Manager
FairPoint Communications, Outside Plant Engineering
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Managed the Release for Sale effort of the High-Speed Internet (HSI) network reporting directly to Executive Leadership
- Successfully oversaw the qualification of over 1.6 million lines for HSI service across over 700 Remote Terminal sites and 200 Central Offices throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
- Provided formal training to both management and associate employees for telecom systems and processes
- Top performer processing and completing HSI Loop Qualifications
- Assisted technicians by providing engineering solutions to service-related problems
- Worked with vendors to provide vital engineering and systems information for software enhancements and development
Facilities Assigner
FairPoint Communications, Network Provisioning
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Received an Award of Recognition from the White House on behalf of the President of the United States for expeditious and thorough telecom work
- Pivotal member of the development team for the Vantage Point initiative supporting First Office Applications
- Served as Single Point of Contact for escalations from Business partners
Education
University of Southern Maine, Bachelor of Arts in History
08.2016 - 07.2019
Southern Maine Community College, Political Science
07.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
Creative Thinking
Curriculum Design
Time Management
Differentiated Instruction
Public Speaking
Student Safety
Software
G Suite
Apple Suite
Interests
Creative writing, team sports (eg football, basketball), board/card games (eg Catan, Cribbage), comic books/superheroes
Certification
Social Studies Endorsement 5-8 (200M)
Timeline
Maine State Teacher Certification, General Elementary Endorsement K-8 (020)
07-2020
Social Studies Endorsement 5-8 (200M)
06-2020
Classroom Teacher
Lake Region Schools, Songo Locks School
08.2019 - 07.2021
Substitute Instructor
Southern Maine Community College, Mathematical Literacy (MATH 030)
04.2019 - 04.2019
Substitute Teacher & Student Teacher Intern
Portland Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2019
University of Southern Maine, Bachelor of Arts in History
08.2016 - 07.2019
Constituent Services Intern
Office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Constituent Services of Portland
08.2015 - 12.2015
Southern Maine Community College, Political Science
07.2014 - 05.2016
Service Assurance Engineer & HSI Manager
FairPoint Communications, Outside Plant Engineering
05.2010 - 06.2014
Facilities Assigner
FairPoint Communications, Network Provisioning
01.2009 - 04.2010
Classroom Teacher
Bonny Eagle MSAD#6, Hollis Elementary School
8 2021 - Current
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